Police in Thanjavur arrested Udayanidhi Stalin on August 4 over allegations that he made a controversial comment about a well-known female actress. According to reports, police took Stalin into custody from his residence in Neelankarai, Chennai. The arrest took place after a tense situation developed outside his home, where police officers and members of his political party, the DMK, were involved in a heated confrontation. The situation remained tense for some time before the police took Stalin away. Meanwhile, supporters and critics continue to react to the arrest, making it one of the most discussed political topics in the state.